There’s an ache that keeps me up at night

That wakes me

In the deep of the fourth watch

The silence is deafening

Empty

Quiet

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But I’m not alone

I can feel Him

Present

Very near

He’s there

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Keeping watch over my heart

Keeping watch over the ache in my soul

The loneliness that owns so much of me

The unknown in my life

Detached from a place of belonging

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Disconnected

Unknown

So deeply unknown

Life goes on around me

But eludes this space within me

Yet, His eyes

I can feel them toward me

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On me

Cocooned in His patience and mercy

I am

So much mercy

Preserved in His plan for me

Upheld in His promise

And here I rest

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Here I cease my struggling

The kicking and screaming

Calmed by His soothing lullaby

His love singing over me

His pity, remembering I am dust

He loves me

He owns me

Purchased with blood

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Tears and the agony of His soul

The cost of my redemption

Redemption of the past that haunts my life

Redemption of all the broken parts

And so I wait

I trust

He holds it all

He holds me

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Bringing sense out of confusion

Redeeming my shattered trust

Making something of me

2 responses to “FOURTH WATCH”

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    Bernadette Y. Shaw

    You have a anointed awesome gift. I pray for increase in your ministry. I love you Debi 👄

    1. Thank you my friend! I always appreciate your encouragement!! I love you!

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Hi, I’m Crisie — the heart and voice behind this blog! I’m passionate about Jesus and family, and I’ve experienced deep healing through His love, mercy, and the truth of His Word. It’s my joy and calling to pour out that same love and truth here, hoping it touches your heart and leads you toward the wholeness your soul was created for.